Healthcare Assistant - General Surgical Ward

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant for the General Surgery ward. The role involves providing clinical assistance, helping with patient care, and maintaining high standards of service. Candidates should have NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care and experience in a hospital environment is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible shift patterns, along with a strong focus on career progression and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season ticket loan

Group life assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Comprehensive flexible lifestyle benefits

Discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Good clinical skills such as phlebotomy will be an advantage.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of care to ensure comfort and safety.
• Report to nurses about problems arising from conversations with patients.
• Prepare dressings and assist nursing/medical staff under supervision.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication in English

Experience with the public

Phlebotomy

Education

Minimum NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Care certificate

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – General Surgery ward

London: The Princess Grace Hospital

Permanent Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon‑Sun)

Shifts: Flexible to work long days, nights and weekends

Salary: competitive dependent on experience + 9% shift enhancement

We’re looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Nursing team at The Princess Grace Hospital, Currently rated "Good" by the CQC. Situated in the heart of London's world‑renowned medical district, The Princess Grace Hospital is recognised as one of the best‑equipped multidisciplinary private hospitals in the capital. Our dedicated and highly trained team is committed to delivering an exemplary standard of clinical care across all specialties.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing skilled clinical assistance to the nursing and medical teams, participating in the assessment of patient care needs, and implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care. You will also assist with patient and non‑patient manual handling, cleaning duties and waste disposal, re‑stocking and ensuring the ward is tidy.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting in the provision of care to patients to ensure their comfort/safety needs are identified, whilst respecting cultural and religious beliefs.
• Reporting to nurses any problems arising from conversations with patients and acting as the patient advocate at all times.
• Reporting patient’s condition when required and recording observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, urinalysis, blood sugars, weight and height.
• Preparing dressings/procedures under the direction of the clinical team and for which instruction has been given.
• Assisting nursing and medical staff when required with different procedures under supervision and competency.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Care certificate.
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting (Surgical experience preferred).
• Good clinical skills such as phlebotomy will be an advantage.
• Experience of working with members of the public is essential.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English verbally and written.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large, multisite, established healthcare group we can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, and working conditions that prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing.

As a Healthcare Assistant you’ll be eligible for the following benefits:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Group life assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple: above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, and we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and to offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace, to anyone who needs them.

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